Impact100 DC Women's Philanthropy Fellowship

Impact100 DC is a women's collective giving organisation whose members pool $1,000 each to award grants of $100,000 to nonprofits in the Washington, DC area. Its fellowship gives women aged 21 to 39 who may not be able to afford the annual contribution a full membership at no cost, so they can vote on grants and sit on a grant review committee alongside other members.

What you get:

• Full Impact100 DC membership from day one at no cost, normally a $1,000 annual contribution
• A vote in selecting the local nonprofits that receive Impact100 DC's $100,000 grants
• Hands-on experience of grant review and collective philanthropy
• Member events, networking and leadership opportunities
• A one-year fellowship with the option to apply for a second year

What you'll do:

• Serve on at least one grant review committee (required), in areas such as Arts and Culture, Education, Environment, Family and Health and Wellness
• Contribute your skills to outreach, events or communications
• Attend member events and connect with members

Key dates:

• Applications close October 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm
• November: finalists invited to a brief interview
• December: Fellows selected by the end of the month
• January 2027: one-year fellowship begins

More information:

• The online application also asks you to email a resume to Impact100 DC, PDF preferred
• Grant review committee meetings are virtual; social events and the Annual Grant Awards Celebration are in person

• Women aged 21 to 39
• Live or work in DC, Montgomery or Prince George's counties, Arlington or Fairfax counties, or the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church or Fairfax
• Excited to actively participate in committees, events and member activities
• Passionate about making an impact through philanthropy
• Must serve on at least one grant review committee